Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Events this Week in Second Life from Feb 28th to March 5th

Events subject to change by hosts, and more information may come in later this week. So check again later for events this weekend. Check for more events at the Second Life Destination Guide.

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March Military Expo

Join the fun at the WW2 Pacific sim throughout the month of March for special events — including flying lessons, tribute band concerts, contests, and a week-long military expo featuring military content and items by various creators in Second Life. Check out the blog for specific times and events: http://slflyingtigers.blogspot.com .

"Harter Fall's 'The Order of Perception' exhibit includes a cathedral from another planet with portals to different universes. Filled with optical illusions and the laws of nature being broken, this interactive art experience is the latest in a series of LEA exhibitions showcasing artists in Second Life."

"The Caledon Quest is a game that will take you all over Caledon. Follow clues, find the waypoints, collect objects and pass the final challenge to complete the Quest and win your reward! The Quest begins in the Hall of Caledon, at Caledon Oxbridge."

"Happy Hour at the Writer's Block Cafe: Hakeber Haber returns for her biweekly reading of her collection of shorts, "The Life and Times of Car Johnson", Insanity never tasted so hilarious! [ Car Johnson one of Hakeber's characters, will read his own stories :-) ] ( She'll also be treating us to her horror writing :-) )"

"Presenting LaurenLive, a stand-up live comedy routine on the peculiarities and quirks of living in SL and RL! Catch me at ' Lauren's Place' on Cookie Island, Tuesday at 5:00 PM, a lively, open comedic conversation. No tipping. Just fun and laughter."

7:30 PM Saint Quentin BallroomDJ Lewt and his lovely wife Janna hosting dancing and music at the Saint Quentin Ballroom, music from all eras.NOTE: The ballroom is set in the middle of a roleplay sim. The dance area is neutral ground, but guests are asked not to disturb players outside it.

"Eppie Shoreman's ever-popular, informal & informative Writer's Chat Support Group. Readers and Artists are especially welcome! We never know what we'll be talking about and even the seemingly random chatter is interesting :-) "

1 PM "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?"Sandndor Zabelin's New Event. We'll be discussing issues raised in his book, "Notes from An Alien", but you don't have to read the book to join in :-) We'll be discussing many Global Issues and possible resolutions. Everyone gets a free book :-)Book Island (197, 56, 25)

4PM Another Happy Hour at the Writers Block Cafe"Hakeber's continued reading of hilarious shorts about Car Johnson and excerpts from her horror classics."4-5 PM Book Island (207, 227, 37)

6 PM Virtually Speaking

“A weekly news review and counterpoint to the network opinion shows. Each week, two well regarded bloggers discuss the events of the week, with an emphasis on U.S. politics and policy. “Jay Ackroyd hosts.

6 PM Club Zero Gravity"A party among the stars" in a featured space clubTheme: Topless Party, DJ: To be Announced6 to 8 PM? Purrfection Estates (229, 11, 3365)"There's something I need to get off my chest"

11 AM Reader's Chat at Book Island"You can talk about the books, short stories, or poetry you've read recently (or long ago) -- even the books you didn't like :-) This is a casual, welcoming group and we'd love to hear what YOU are, or were, reading!"

Join Cindy "Zig Zag" Babi and her studio crew as they host a bumper car competition. The cars start out at 100 health, and every time they take a hit, they loose a little. At zero, the car is disabled and the driver out. Grand prize is 1000 Lindens.

7:30 PM Saint Quentin BallroomDJ Lewt and his lovely wife Janna hosting dancing and music at the Saint Quentin Ballroom, music from all eras.NOTE: The ballroom is set in the middle of a roleplay sim. The dance area is neutral ground, but guests are asked not to disturb players outside it.7:30 - 10 PM Saint Quentin (64, 90, 32)

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Sunday Feb 26th

10AM Poetry in the Park at the Fitzgerald

"It's Coffee & Poetry time again at the Fitzgerald. 'The Morning Brew' Starting at 10AM, we have Live Poetry in the Fitzgerald Park - And Yes there will be Coffee! Sometimes steamy lyrics. Come on down to the Fitz. Where we Fix Your Mix!"10AM Fitzgerald Park , Unsung Village (214, 89, 21)

11AM The Odd Ball

"Hello Tunaverse! I am Tuna Oddfellow and this is my partner Shava. We are your hosts on this wild ride. Do not attempt to adjust your monitors we are controling transmission!"

A "crazy fun event" that can be called one of those things only in Second Life, racers don racing snail avatars, and run through an obstacle course. On occasion, there is a special cross-grid race that takes place across a number of sims.Treet films these races: http://treet.tv/shows/snailraces.11AM Hawthorne (179, 145, 33)12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat Club

"Join Sandor Zabelin for our Open Mic In The Sky in the Scottish Panorama. Bring your own writings (fiction, non-fiction, poetry...) or the writings of one of your favorite authors. You can read on Voice Chat *or* one of our regulars can read for you. And, we sure won't kick you out if all you want to do is listen :-) "1 PM Book Island (227, 211, 868)

5:30PM The East Coast Conservative Podcast"The East Coast Conservative Podcast is a weekly news & commentary podcast hosted by Hatton Humphrey (aka Hatton Hunghi in SL) and Ken Johnston (who barely has time for a real life). Our take on the world is generally conservative with a lot of humor and enough bad jokes to make a clown cry. Okay, the bad jokes are normally from Hatton, but whaddya do?"5:30 PM Grand Old Party (166, 130, 23)

7PM "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?"

Sundays at 7pm SLT is Sandor Zabelin's Event, "Global Peace, How Can It Happen?" We'll be discussing issues raised in his book, "Notes from An Alien", but you don't have to read the book to join in :-) We'll be discussing many Global Issues and possible resolutions. Everyone gets a free book :-)7PM Book Island (197, 56, 25)

8PM Cypress Rosewood

The "Best Ambient Artist in SL" performs at the Space Music TheaterSpinthrift (156, 81, 98)

8PM Zindra Speed Build

"Zindra Help Vortex features a weekly Speed Build Contest every Sunday at 8 PM SL time. This contest is free to join and open to any skill level! Learn building, meet people and win prizes! More info: http://bit.ly/pubAnU" (caution Adult Link)

12 PM Queen of Hearts Riverboat ClubTheme: To be Announced12 to 2 PM, Mystery (79, 89, 23)1 PM "Writers' Wave" Book Island"Join June Stormcrow for the Writers' Wave, a unique, hands on writing event where you can plunge into writing in the company of others. The game is simple. A word or prompt is chosen, shared with all, and then we write on it for 20 minutes. After time is up, we pass our notecards and discuss what we've written, focusing on being supportive and enjoying the different perspectives on the word. Open to writers of all styles, forms, and skill levels."